How is New York combatting learning loss?

Last week, I came across an article about a new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3500/3470_I1.HTM). This bill would allow parents of K-12 general education students to decide to whether or not to retain their child in the current grade. Under the NJ Sentate bill, learning loss during the current 2020-2021 school year would be a sufficient ground to permit a parent to retain the child in the same grade for the upcoming 2021-2022 year.

How is New York State planning to combat learning loss for its students? Well, right now, there is no clear policy in place. What we do know is that meaningful progress remains a hallmark of an appropriate special education for children with disabilities, even during a pandemic. In essence, your child’s IEP should be your school district’s plan to promote academic advancement and functional advancement in your child. See, e.g., 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(I)-(IV).

If you have concerns about learning loss or your child’s progress during this pandemic, book a consultation on our website at https://www.msrlegal.org/book-your-consultation . Continue to follow us on Instagram @MSRLegalConsulting and Twitter @MSRLegalOroma where I’ll be posting the latest updates on special needs parenting and special education in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Enjoy the rest of the week,

Oroma

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